vessel
Object NameCovered Vessel
Made FromGlass
Date1800-1899
Place Madepossibly Holland; possibly Germany
TechniqueFree-blown, applied decoration
SizeOverall H: 36.8 cm, Diam (max): 19 cm
Accession Number56.3.64
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Reflecting Antiquity: Modern Glass Inspired by Ancient Rome
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionTransparent pale green glass; free-blown, with applied decoration. (a) Barrel-shaped oval body with pushed-up base having rough pontil mark; (b) set-in cover with multi-knopped finial containing large tear; two rows of "thumbholes" or "thumbcups" - each consisting of four - applied to the body, two groups of slightly notched rings (rigaree) - each consisting of three - applied at top and bottom of body, applied foot ring.Provenance
Source
N. V. Koninklijke Nederlandsche Glasfabriek Leerdam
